THEE CITYS GRILL
3883 TAMIAMI TRL E, Naples FL 34112 · 239.228.5921
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there is one number five can of tuna.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024056315 | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 24, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2023004063 | Jan 23, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2018064408 | Dec 3, 2018 | Feb 12, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator changed out the chlorine sanitizer 50ppm.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. An employee handled their cellphone then handled cut peppers and cooked sausage without changing their gloves and washing their hands. Educated the employee on proper hand washing, employee removed their gloves and washed their hands.
Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. There used to be a partially cooked gyro cone in the freezer. Explained to employee that all partial cones must be sliced and fully cooked before cooling.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler raw chicken skewers are stored above raw whole muscle beef. Operator moved items to proper storage.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. There used to be a partially cooked gyro cone in the freezer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The handwashing sink at the coffee station is used as a dump sink, there is ice and a lemon wedge inside, also observed a server empty and fill a container od water in the same hand washing sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the coffee station.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The hot water faucet at the hand washing sink by the coffee station does not work.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.
Insufficient lighting provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. In the warewashing and utensil storage area there us only 1 of 7 light fixtures working.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. There are unprotected coffee filters in the coffee station.
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand washing sink in the service area has no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing dink at the bar.
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the make table at the entrance to the kitchen next to the steam table smoked salmon (45F - Cold Holding). Operator had the smoked salmon double panned. Operator removed the bottom pan.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.the poached eggs and smoked salmon on the menu are not identified as raw or undercooked.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There is no chlorine chemical test kit for the dishwasher, and no quaternary test kit for the triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The hand washing sink in the service area has no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing dink at the bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the bottom right hand side of the ice chute in the ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is an employee drink on a naked table cutting board in the kitchen. Employee moved their drink to proper storage.
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is food debris on the blade of the can opener and behind the blade of the slicer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There are no chemical test kits for chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher or quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are 30 orders of moussaka in the walk in cooler with no date marking. According to the operator the moussaka was prepared 4 days prior.
Feb 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the two door make table cooler on the cook line, chicken salad (54F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); turkey breast (55F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked meatloaf (56F - Cold Holding); cooked moussaka (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the two door make table cooler on the cook line, chicken salad (54F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); turkey breast (55F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); American cheese (56F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (55F - Cold Holding); cooked meatloaf (56F - Cold Holding); cooked moussaka (54F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is food debris on the blade of the can opener and behind the blade of the slicer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. There are no chemical test kits for chlorine sanitizer in the dishwasher or quaternary sanitizer in the triple sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the dishwasher, the cook line and in the service area. Operator provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are 30 orders of moussaka in the walk in cooler with no date marking. According to the operator the moussaka was prepared 4 days prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There used to be ham, turkey breast and soup thawing st room temperature in the prep area. The soups were moved to the walk in cooler, the ham and turkey were put into a prep sink under cold running water.
Aug 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler there is raw whole muscle beef, lamb and pork is stored in the same pan as raw ground beef.operator separated the ground beef from the whole muscle meats.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the service area and by the dishwasher.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the service area.
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there is one number five can of tuna.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk-in cooler there is raw whole muscle beef, lamb and pork is stored in the same pan as raw ground beef.operator separated the ground beef from the whole muscle meats.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the walk-in cooler there is one 6 ounce piece of salmon thawed inside sealed commercially reduced oxygen packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the two door make table cooler on the cook line, deli turkey (45F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in cooler less than four hours, operator iced time=temperature control for safety foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris under the slicer blade and on the food gripper plate of the slicer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. An employee filled a container at the handwashing sink in the service area. Inspector educated the employee on proper use of hand washing sinks.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the service area and by the dishwasher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. There is a mold like substance on the ice chute in the ice machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the walk-in cooler there is one 6 ounce piece of salmon thawed inside sealed commercially reduced oxygen packaging. See stop sale.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans there is one number five can of tuna. See stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. There is a employee drink on the cutting board in front of the steam table. Employee removed the drink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In the service area.
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris on the slicer and the slicer blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the coffee station, there are no paper towels at the hand washing sink on the cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink across from the dishwasher, there is no soap at the hand washing sink on the cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin and a bowl in a container of sugar and a plastic ramekin in a container of corn starch in the dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled container of salt and a unlabeled container of corn starch in the dry storage area.
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. See stop sale. In the freezer there is a partially cooked gyro cone that had been used the previous day. Per the operator the gyro cone had been used for the previous day's dinner service.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the walk-in cooler there are two 6 ounce thawed pieces of swordfish, still in the commercial reduced oxygen packaging that were removed from the freezer four days prior per the operator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Gyro meat initially cooked longer than 60 minutes was cooled prior to being fully cooked. In the freezer there is a partially cooked gyro cone that had been used the previous day. Per the operator the gyro cone had been used for the previous day's dinner service.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris on the slicer and the slicer blade.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ There is no certified food service manager on duty with two cooks and two servers handling food.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the coffee station, there are no paper towels at the hand washing sink on the cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink across from the dishwasher, there is no soap at the hand washing sink on the cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin and a bowl in a container of sugar and a plastic ramekin in a container of corn starch in the dry storage area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In the walk-in cooler there are two 6 ounce thawed pieces of swordfish, still in the commercial reduced oxygen packaging that were removed from the freezer four days prior per the operator. See stop sale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is a tube of ground beef thawing in standing water in the prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. There is a unlabeled container of salt and a unlabeled container of corn starch in the dry storage area.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There are four cans of chili sauce with dented rims and two cans of chili sauce with rusted tops on the shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. An employee handled toast with their bare hands. Inspector educated the employee on proper food handling. See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the drawer cooler under the flat top grill chicken kabobs and beef kabobs are stored in the same pan. Operator moved the items to proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. An employee handled toast with their bare hands. Inspector educated the employee on proper food handling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is old food debris on the slicer under the blade.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. There are four cans of chili sauce with dented rims and two cans of chili sauce with rusted tops on the shelf in dry storage, not segregated from undamaged cans. See stop sale.
Single-service articles improperly stored. There are unprotected coffee filters are stored on top of the coffee maker.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There us standing water in the bottom of the second make table from the entrance to the cook line by the ice machine.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is deli roast beef thawing at room temperature in the back kitchen. Operator moved the roast beef to the walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet wiping towel on the counter top by the toaster. Operator moved the wet towel to the sanitizer bucket.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.